Specialist Occupational Therapy and Wellbeing Coaching: Emotional, Sensory & Somatic Wellness for Teens & Young Adults

Supporting young people aged 11–25 to understand themselves, value who they are, and build the skills they need for wellbeing and independence. 

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I’m a Specialist Occupational Therapist, Sensory Integration Practitioner, and Wellbeing Coach.

I support young people aged 11–25 who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted by everyday life. For many of the young people I work with, life feels harder than it should. They may be trying to keep up with school, college, friendships, home life, or work, while also managing big feelings, sensory overload, burnout, shutdown, or a constant sense of being “different.”

At the heart of my approach is helping each person understand themselves more deeply, develop a strong sense of identity, and value who they are. Through a holistic, person-centred occupational therapy approach, I help clients understand the links between their emotional wellbeing, sensory processing patterns, body-based experiences, daily routines, activities, and environments. Together, we build the skills and confidence to use this insight in everyday life; supporting wellbeing, independence, and the ability to respond to life in ways that fit their needs and reflect who they are.

I provide occupational therapy assessments and professional reports to identify individual strengths, needs, and the barriers that may be affecting daily activities. I also offer intervention that combines occupational therapy and coaching with psychotherapeutic, sensory, and somatic approaches to support emotional regulation, resilience, and a stronger sense of wellbeing.

My work helps clients reconnect with their body’s signals, manage stress more effectively, and develop tools that fit their unique needs. Just as importantly, I support them to integrate these tools into everyday life, so that wellbeing is not just something they learn about in sessions, but something they can sustain and build on independently.

Many parents share concerns like:

Their young person often feels overwhelmed, anxious, or worn out by things that seem manageable for others.

School, college, or work feels like an uphill struggle - organisation, focus, or motivation just don’t come easily.

They find it difficult to relax or unwind, even when they’re clearly exhausted.

Changes to plans, routines, or expectations can quickly lead to frustration or shutdown.

Busy, noisy, bright, or unpredictable environments seem to drain them or trigger big reactions.

They're keen to be more independent but find balancing school, social relationships, and self-care really tough.

If any of this feels familiar, you don’t have to figure it out alone - reach out and we can explore how I can help.

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Dr. Bessel van der Kolk reminds us that changing how we feel begins with cultivating interoceptive awareness - the practice of noticing, understanding and responding to our internal felt signals. He teaches that instead of fighting our inner experien
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk reminds us that changing how we feel begins with cultivating interoceptive awareness - the practice of noticing, understanding and responding to our internal felt signals. He teaches that instead of fighting our inner experience, growth happens when we learn to listen and turn toward these sensations with curiosity and compassion. #SomaticHealing #MindBodyConnection #BesselVanDerKolk #InteroceptiveAwareness #Neuroscience
Some young people don’t open up in therapy rooms or offices. They open up through movement, rhythm, and physical expression. When the senses are engaged, their nervous system can find safety through the body. If traditional talk-therapy isn’t working, somatic and sensory-based support may offer a gentle way forward. 🌿 Link in bio to learn more #TeenMentalHealth #MindBodySupport #NervousSystemRegulation #SensorySpace #ParentSupport
People with sensitive nervous systems aren’t avoiding life. We’re just simply working with a different capacity than the world sometimes expects. If you’ve ever been made to feel weird, rude, or called “antisocial” for n
People with sensitive nervous systems aren’t avoiding life. We’re just simply working with a different capacity than the world sometimes expects. If you’ve ever been made to feel weird, rude, or called “antisocial” for needing more space, more clarity, or more quiet - this is for you. Save it for the moments you start doubting yourself. 🫶🏼 #HighlySensitivePerson #NervousSystem #SelfRegulation #EmotionalHealth #SelfCompassion
#findingbalance #wholeself #highlysensitiveperson #selfdiscovery #innergrowth Occupational Therapy Wellbeing Coach Therapist Life Mind-Body Connection Neurodiversity Self-Worth Emotional Wellness Compassionate Self-Understanding Belonging Identity
#findingbalance #wholeself #highlysensitiveperson #selfdiscovery #innergrowth Occupational Therapy Wellbeing Coach Therapist Life Mind-Body Connection Neurodiversity Self-Worth Emotional Wellness Compassionate Self-Understanding Belonging Identity
When we play, it’s not “just” play. It’s freedom. It’s imagination returning after school work, fixed routines, friendship drama, social media pressures, and the desire to fit in. It’s a reminder when — so many teens are quietly burning out — their nervous systems, their sense of self still need play for connection, safety and learning about who they are. #teenmentalhealth #occupationaltherapy #playistherapy #selfcare #emotionalwellbeing
The way your nervous system senses your body in the world shapes how safe you feel. 🌍 When sensory overload hits, that sense of safety can blur. Your nervous system becomes protective, but this can result in becoming disconnected. In those moment
The way your nervous system senses your body in the world shapes how safe you feel. 🌍 When sensory overload hits, that sense of safety can blur. Your nervous system becomes protective, but this can result in becoming disconnected. In those moments, your mind doesn’t need to find calm, it needs to find ways to reconnect. Simple cues like touch, breath, movement, and grounding remind your body; you’re here, and you’re safe. Reconnecting to your body, your environment, and the people who feel safe builds the real foundation for emotional wellbeing, independence and self-trust. As an occupational therapist and sensory integration practitioner, I support teens and young adults in making sense of their sensory world and building ways to reconnect with their body - so they can come back to themselves when the world feels like too much. 💛 #SensoryWellness #EmotionalRegulation #SomaticAwareness #SensoryOverload #TeenMentalHealth
Your inner voice is your most powerful ally - but sometimes, it can also be someone else’s trigger.  As a highly sensitive person, you sense what others miss.
You catch the tension, the unspoken emotions, the subtl
Your inner voice is your most powerful ally - but sometimes, it can also be someone else’s trigger.  As a highly sensitive person, you sense what others miss.
You catch the tension, the unspoken emotions, the subtle energy shifts most people overlook. That level of emotional intelligence and intuitive awareness can feel threatening to those who survive on performance, manipulation, or inauthenticity. When you see through their act, they feel exposed - so they project. But your sensitivity isn’t a flaw. ✨ It’s pattern recognition.
It’s empathy in action.
It’s your nervous system speaking truth. Keep trusting your intuition. 
Your sensitivity isn’t a flaw - it’s your frequency. 💫 #hsp #highsensitivity #empath #emotionalintelligence #energyawareness
Body‑based grounding is one of the most powerful ways to support the nervous system. As an occupational therapist, wellbeing coach and sensory integration practitioner, I see every day how simple, body‑based strategies can help people move from feel
Body‑based grounding is one of the most powerful ways to support the nervous system. As an occupational therapist, wellbeing coach and sensory integration practitioner, I see every day how simple, body‑based strategies can help people move from feeling stuck in their thoughts to feeling safer, more present and in control. Instead of asking you to “think differently”, these practices work directly with proprioception, vestibular input and touch to support regulation, calm and connection. This is especially important when implicit (feeling) memories are active and talking alone feels too much or doesn’t seem to help. When we work with the body, we create an accessible pathway to grounding – one that doesn’t rely on lots of words or high levels of insight. Over time, this builds self‑awareness, helps you recognise early signs of disconnection, and supports you to choose strategies that truly fit your nervous system. Understanding your own body and sensory system is where sustainable independence in wellbeing really begins. 💫 Save this post to come back to when you need a reminder that your body can be a safe place to land. #groundingtechniques #sensoryintegration #bodybasedwisdom #teenmentalhealth #nervoussystemsupport
Affirmations to celebrate the highly sensitive teens who often don’t realise their worth ❤️‍🩹 #highlysensitiveperson #teenmentalhealth #empathymatters #mindset #mindfulness
Affirmations to celebrate the highly sensitive teens who often don’t realise their worth ❤️‍🩹 #highlysensitiveperson #teenmentalhealth #empathymatters #mindset #mindfulness
Your intensity isn’t “too much.” Your sensitivity isn’t “over-reacting”. And your reflective mind isn’t “overthinking” They are rare gifts - signs of someone who feels deeply, understands deeply,
Your intensity isn’t “too much.” Your sensitivity isn’t “over-reacting”. And your reflective mind isn’t “overthinking” They are rare gifts - signs of someone who feels deeply, understands deeply, and sees the world in ways others might miss. 🌿✨ #highsensitivity #sensoryprocessing #emotionalsensitivity #overthinking #giftedness
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk reminds us that changing how we feel begins with cultivating interoceptive awareness - the practice of noticing, understanding and responding to our internal felt signals. He teaches that instead of fighting our inner experien
Some young people don’t open up in therapy rooms or offices. They open up through movement, rhythm, and physical expression. When the senses are engaged, their nervous system can find safety through the body. If traditional talk-therapy isn&rs
People with sensitive nervous systems aren’t avoiding life. We’re just simply working with a different capacity than the world sometimes expects. If you’ve ever been made to feel weird, rude, or called “antisocial” for n #findingbalance #wholeself #highlysensitiveperson #selfdiscovery #innergrowth Occupational Therapy Wellbeing Coach Therapist Life Mind-Body Connection Neurodiversity Self-Worth Emotional Wellness Compassionate Self-Understanding Belonging Identity
When we play, it’s not “just” play. It’s freedom. It’s imagination returning after school work, fixed routines, friendship drama, social media pressures, and the desire to fit in. It’s a reminder when — so ma
The way your nervous system senses your body in the world shapes how safe you feel. 🌍 When sensory overload hits, that sense of safety can blur. Your nervous system becomes protective, but this can result in becoming disconnected. In those moment Your inner voice is your most powerful ally - but sometimes, it can also be someone else’s trigger.  As a highly sensitive person, you sense what others miss.
You catch the tension, the unspoken emotions, the subtl Body‑based grounding is one of the most powerful ways to support the nervous system. As an occupational therapist, wellbeing coach and sensory integration practitioner, I see every day how simple, body‑based strategies can help people move from feel Affirmations to celebrate the highly sensitive teens who often don’t realise their worth ❤️‍🩹 #highlysensitiveperson #teenmentalhealth #empathymatters #mindset #mindfulness Your intensity isn’t “too much.” Your sensitivity isn’t “over-reacting”. And your reflective mind isn’t “overthinking” They are rare gifts - signs of someone who feels deeply, understands deeply,

What does SomaWise mean?

The word soma refers to the body as you experience it from within - your sensations, feelings, and internal awareness. Each of us is a unique soma, with our own way of sensing, responding, and moving through the world.

Being “SomaWise” means learning to trust that embodied sense of self - where your body and mind work together, not against each other. It’s about tuning into what feels right for you, and letting that guide your choices, boundaries, and wellbeing.

My work is grounded in seeing each person as an individual. I honour your unique strengths, challenges, and ways of experiencing the world. I work with a wide range of people, many of whom identify as neurodivergent. People may be drawn to this support if they are finding aspects of modern life to feel overstimulating, misaligned, or disconnected from their natural rhythms and ways of processing. 

This is an affirming, inclusive, and collaborative space. Diagnosis or specific ways of identifying are not required to access my services.

If you are the parent of an overwhelmed teen or young adult, and life is feeling harder than it should, you are in the right place.